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• Apples next Beats headphones have reportedly leaked (again)

  21-08-2026 21:16 via mashable.com
  
  Apple appears to be working on a new pair of noise-cancelling Beats headphones, its first in three years, and they won't stop leaking.MacRumors reports that a forthcoming pair of Beats headphones popped up in Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency database on Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a filing viewed by the site. The name of the headphones isn't listed, but they have a model number of A3577. The same model number surfaced in a U.S. Federal Communications Commission filing in May for "
  
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• TikTok to pay $400 million over child privacy lawsuit

  22-08-2026 16:03 via mashable.com
  
  Yesterday, the Department of Justice announced that its legal actions against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, over alleged violations of children's online privacy laws had concluded with a $400 million settlement. The settlement now ranks among the "largest recoveries ever obtained" under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).SEE ALSO:'Quiet on the creek' TikTok trend, explained
  The initial lawsuit was brought against TikTok under the Biden administration, with
  
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• The 6 best battery life laptops weve ever tested

  22-08-2026 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  It's frustrating to sit down at your laptop for an afternoon of work, only to realize that it's hovering at two percent battery. Oh, and you forgot your charger at home. Perfect.That's why battery life is one of the most important factors shoppers consider when searching for the best laptops, according to a 2025 CNET survey. (FYI: Mashable and CNET are both owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis.) That makes total sense. While not everyone needs a marathon runner — PC gamers and crea
  
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• We tested bladeless fans during a heat wave. These are the best to keep cool.

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  It might never have occurred to you to go bladeless when looking for a new fan, but there are plenty of reasons to do so. Not only are they more aesthetically pleasing than traditional fans, but they’re also much safer for kids and pets, easier to clean, and more energy efficient.Most of the country (most of the world, in fact) has to cope with relentless summer heat, and a bladeless fan promises to offer some relief without running up an electric bill like air conditioning does.And to hel
  
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• Verizons giving out NFL Sunday Ticket for free: Heres how to unlock the deal

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $480: Through Sept. 2, you can get NFL Sunday Ticket (reg. $60/month) for free by activating a new Verizon phone line or switching to select Verizon phone or home internet plans. Existing Verizon customers can also get NFL Sunday Ticket for a discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: Verizon / NFLNFL Sunday Ticket for free in 2026With select Verizon phone or home internet plansGet DealNFL Sunday Ticket is running a deal for newcomers that drops its typically exorbitant $60 per month price
  
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• NASAs Roman telescope is built to find what Hubble and Webb miss

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Astronomers once stumbled on what appeared to be a black hole racing through space, a bizarre sight they only caught because the Hubble Space Telescope happened to be staring in the exact right place.The discovery made for a juicy headline, but also served as a warning: If you're relying on serendipity alone to find the weirdest, most revealing objects in the universe, you're going to miss most of them.NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which could launch as early as Aug. 30, is the agenc
  
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• Lego is giving away a free One Piece Human-Human Fruit mini-build this weekend — how to claim

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Lego is giving visitors a chance to build and take home a miniature model of the Human-Human Fruit from One Piece for free. These events are running on Aug. 23 from 12-2 p.m. in the U.S. and Canada.Anime fans and Lego collectors need to clear their schedules this weekend.Lego is hosting make-and-take events at retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, giving visitors a chance to build and take home a miniature model of the Human-Human Fruit from One Piece — completely free of charge
  
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• I found 4 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The often-imitated hair dryer has a lot of copycats that dupe Dyson's signature look but skimp on quality. A good rule of thumb: Avoid the sketchy $40 Amazon knockoffs that merely copy the iconic design. I promise they won't perform the same, and you'll be lucky if they last six months. The good news? In recent years, plenty of worthwhile competitors — or dupes — to the Dyson Supersonic have emerged on the scene.Opens in a new windowCredit: DysonDyson Supersonic hair dryer (with
  
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• How to watch Espanyol vs. Real Madrid online for free

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Espanyol vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.La Liga has been back for a week, but it feels like it's only starting for real this weekend. That's because Real Madrid and Barcelona are playing for the first time. We've had a staggered start to the season due to the World Cup, but now every team will have kicked off their campaign.Real Madrid start their season at Espanyol. All eyes will be on Jo
  
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• How to use AdultFriendFinder’s Sex Stories feature — vet your next sexting partner

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Too many AdultFriendFinder users aren't getting the full AFF experience. Why fall back on the more conventional dating site aspects of AFF when it's anything but? Sure, you can create a profile, browse the singles, enjoy a few nudes, and even look at a webcam feed. But the real meat of AFF isn't the singles interactions. Oh no. The best action lies in the deeper crevices of the AFF community, which is spread over forums, monthly events, blogs, dedicated kink groups, and, one of ou
  
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• How to delete your eharmony account

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Whether you've finally found your person and are ready to leave dating sites behind for good, or just need a break or a mental refresh from online dating, you may find yourself wanting to delete your eharmony account for good. Kissing both your profile and all of your prior matches and conversations goodbye is a big decision, and truth be told, it isn't very intuitive to achieve. On the other hand, if you don't want permanent data loss and think maybe, just maybe, you might be returning, yo
  
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• GTA 6 file size: How large will the game be?

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto VI is barreling toward its Nov. 19 release with a Netflix-exclusive gameplay reveal later this month (not to mention a very active leaker). But one basic detail remains a mystery: how big will the game's file size be?The short answer: nobody knows. Rockstar hasn't confirmed a file size for Grand Theft Auto VI, and there are no credible leaks or rumors pointing to a specific number. The only figures floating around come from fan speculation on Reddit, where estimates generally la
  
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• Best live offers on the MacBook Neo: How to save $120 without a student discount

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best MacBook Neo deals you can shop right now:The Apple StoreApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$599(save $100 with education discount)Get DealAmazonApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$689(save $10 at Amazon)Get Dealthe Apple StoreRefurbished Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$599(save $100)Get Dealthe Apple StoreRefurbished Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$689(save $120)Get DealBest BuyApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$699 +
  
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• Best family phone plans of 2026 — how to add lines without adding to the bill

  22-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best family phone plans of 2026:Best overall phone plan for families T-Mobile Experience More 2.0$140/month for 3 lines(save $45/month)Get DealBest basic plan for families who don't need extrasVerizon Unlimited Welcome$27.50/line/month for 4 linesGet DealBest budget family planT-Mobile Essentials 2.0$90/month for 3 lines(save $30/month)Get DealBest no-contract plan for bigger familiesBoost Unlimited+$36.67/month for 3 lines(save $13.33/month)Get Deal
  Every family with more than two phones kn
  
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• AdultFriendFinder reviews from verified users: How they rate AFF

  22-08-2026 10:00 via mashable.com
  
  Intrigued by AdultFriendFinder but hesitant to make the jump to a paid account? You're not alone. To help you make up your mind and give you a better idea of what to expect, we dug up reviews of paid users who had a lot to share about AFF, from positive experiences to sharp criticism. Taken together, their reviews paint a clearer picture of life on the site and what you might expect if you pony up your hard-earned cash for a Gold membership. Here's what real, verified users had to say
  
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• T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend — how to qualify

  22-08-2026 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also free with T-Mobile — qualify by bringing your number on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed).Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleT-Mobile: Free iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Get DealWe've heard a lot from Samsung and Google recently. They've taken over the tech news cycle with a flood of new foldables, smartwatches
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 22, 2026

  22-08-2026 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meaning
  
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• How to watch Dortmund v Bayern Munich online for free

  22-08-2026 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Domestic seasons are back across most of Europe, but Germany has a little time to wait. That's tough for Bundesliga fans, but it's not all bad. The DFL-Supercup is here to bridge the gap, and it doesn't really get any bigger than Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich.If you're interested in watching Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup from
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 22

  22-08-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  The Moon is more than half illuminated tonight, so it's a perfect opportunity to do some Moon-gazing (cloud cover dependent, of course). If you don't know exactly what you're looking at, NASA's Daily Moon Guide is a great resource to find out the names and locations of certain lunar features. With the assistance of this tool, keep reading to see what you should be able to see tonight.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Saturday, Aug. 22, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in
  
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• How to watch Udinese vs. Como online for free

  22-08-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Udinese vs. Como in Serie A for free on SportyNet. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Serie A kicks off this weekend with a number of really interesting fixtures, including Udinese vs. Como. All eyes will be on Cesc Fabregas's team as they look to build on an impressive fourth place last season. Udinese finished 10th last campaign, so they'll be hoping to start well and establish themselves in the top half of the standings.If you're interested in
  
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• How to watch South Africa vs. New Zealand online for free

  22-08-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch South Africa vs. New Zealand in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry for free on RugbyPass TV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.When it comes to international rugby, it truly doesn't get any bigger or better than South Africa vs. New Zealand. In fact, you could call it Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. The All Blacks are playing eight fixtures in August and September, including four Test matches against the World Champions. The first of those Test matches takes pl
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 22, 2026

  22-08-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like shrimp. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 22, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Jo
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for August 22, 2026

  22-08-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy for the mountain enthusiasts.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or p
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for August 22, 2026

  22-08-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 22, 2026

  22-08-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've watched NFL football.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you ove
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 22, 2026

  22-08-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with woodworking.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can ju
  
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• Walmart Tap to Pay: Contactless Apple Pay is finally coming to Walmart

  22-08-2026 00:32 via mashable.com
  
  The Walmart checkout lane is about to get a long-awaited upgrade.The big-box store and its subsidiary, Sam’s Club, will soon accept mainstream contactless payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay, the company announced in a press release on Friday. Walmart shoppers will be able to use Tap to Pay at select Walmart and Sam's Club stores starting Monday, Aug. 24, it said. The company plans on offering Tap to Pay at all of its U.S. locations by the year's end, then at its f
  
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• China’s worst animated movie has become an anti-AI box-office hit

  21-08-2026 22:46 via mashable.com
  
  The bizarre-looking Chinese animated film Niu Lai appeared destined to vanish from theaters and take its place among the countless bad movies no one remembers. That was until the internet noticed just how badly it was failing.On Aug. 14, it went viral that Niu Lai had only made 7,352 yuan ($1,000) at the box office — and no, there isn’t a "ten thousand" after that. It's a number so unusually low for a nationwide theatrical release that people assumed it had been written incorrectly.T
  
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• Dont miss a record deal on this ASUS ROG 4K monitor — next level gaming with $100 savings

  21-08-2026 22:12 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $100: The ASUS ROG OLED 4K 32-inch gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $699, down from the list price of $799. That's a 13% discount on a 4K monitor, and according to price tracker CamelCamelCamel, the best-ever discount on this product.Opens in a new windowCredit: ASUSASUS ROG OLED 4K 32-inch gaming monitor$699 at Amazon $799 Save $100 Get DealSure, gaming's fun. More than that, it's a way of life when you take it seriously. But no one ever said that gaming was cheap. In fact, whe
  
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• Apple cuts dozens of employees from Vision Pro team, report says

  21-08-2026 20:40 via mashable.com
  
  Apple's first foray into computerized headsets has not gone particularly well. The latest evidence of that comes courtesy of AppleInsider, which reported this week that Apple has cut at least 60 workers from its Apple Vision Group, which worked on the Vision Pro headset. This move came just a couple of weeks before longtime CEO Tim Cook is set to hand the reins over to John Ternus, though it's not clear at the time of publication who exactly ordered these cuts.SEE ALSO:A ton of Apple memorabilia
  
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